Unit 4

Question 1

Hindrance

Answer 1

(Noun) Anything that stops or slows down progress

Question 2

Cognizant

Answer 2

(Adjective) Aware; knowing based upon personal experience

Question 3

Appall

Answer 3

(Verb) To fill or overcome with horror or fear

Question 4

Meander

Answer 4

(Verb) To proceed by taking a winding or indirect course

Question 5

Peripheral

Answer 5

(Adjective) 1) To the side or outside of the main view; 2) Concerned with minor or irrelevant details

Question 6

Kindle

Answer 6

(Verb) 1) To start or cause a fire; 2) To excite, animate, or stir up

Question 7

Lavish

Answer 7

(Adjective) Using or giving great amounts

Question 8

Ludicrous

Answer 8

Causing laughter because of absurdity; deserving of ridicule

Question 9

Negligent

Answer 9

(Adjective) Lazy, careless, mindless behavior

Question 10

Extol

Answer 10

(Verb) To give out (praise or reward)

Question 11

Unobtrusive

Answer 11

(Adjective) Not assertive; not likely to intrude; easily overlooked

Question 12

Vacillate

Answer 12

(Verb) 1) To wave in mind or opinion, indecisive; 2) To sway unsteadily

Question 13

Commiserate

Answer 13

(Verb) To feel or express sorrow or sympathy; to share in pity

Question 14

Expedient

Answer 14

(Adjective) Promoting the attainment of a desire or goal

Question 15

Precocious

Answer 15

(Adjective) Exhibiting mature qualities at an early age